But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came (flowed) out. – John 19:34, AMP Opponents of Christ have come up with many arguments over the centuries to explain away the resurrection. My favorite one is the Swoon Theory. The Swoon Theory suggests that Christ didn’t really… Continue reading No, I’m afraid God didn’t swoon.
Category: Apologetics
God rose from the dead, and He can prove it.
That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection… – Philippians 3:10, KJV There is tremendous power in the resurrection of Christ. As a matter of fact, the resurrection is so powerful that the entire Christian faith rests on its shoulders. If Christ rose from the dead, then He must be God, and… Continue reading God rose from the dead, and He can prove it.
To find God, follow the proofs that lead to Him.
…even though you do not believe Me…[at least] believe the works… – John 10:38, Amplified Bible God expects us to believe in Him, but God does not expect us to believe in Him blindly. He willingly leaves a trail of proofs that lead us to His throne, and all we need do to find Him… Continue reading To find God, follow the proofs that lead to Him.
The Enemy is real, and you’d better be ready for him.
…I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire. – Ezekiel 28:16, KJV Not long ago I watched a movie where two protagonists were having a discussion about their archenemy. During the discussion, one of them asked the other, “Did you defeat him?” The other protagonist answered, “Yes. At… Continue reading The Enemy is real, and you’d better be ready for him.
God loves math.
We have also a more sure word of prophecy… – 2 Peter 1:19, KJV Imagine believing in something with all of your heart, your soul, and your mind. Imagine that you staked your reputation, your worldview, and your lifestyle on that belief. Imagine that your belief formed the foundation of everything you are as a… Continue reading God loves math.
Be ready to defend your faith.
…Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully. – 1 Peter 3:15, Amplified Bible My family recently attended a Bible study and dinner party hosted by a dear family from our church. During the get-together,… Continue reading Be ready to defend your faith.
God makes some pretty complex stuff.
I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made… – Psalm 139:14, KJV Charles Darwin, the father of the theory of evolution, once said, “If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down.” (Colson,… Continue reading God makes some pretty complex stuff.
Hey, take a look at what God made! It proves He exist.
For ever since the creation of the world His invisible nature and attributes, that is, His eternal power and divinity, have been made intelligible and clearly discernible in and through the things that have been made (His handiworks). So [men] are without excuse [altogether without any defense or justification]. – Romans 1:20, Amplified Bible Intelligence… Continue reading Hey, take a look at what God made! It proves He exist.
To believe in God is the intelligent thing to do.
And He replied to him, You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind (intellect). – Matthew 22:37, Amplified Bible I grew up in the public school system of middle Georgia. I had some wonderful teachers, but a lot of the subject matter… Continue reading To believe in God is the intelligent thing to do.
There is no absolute truth? God begs to differ.
Pilate said to Him, What is Truth? – John 18:38, Amplified Bible There is always a Pilate. In our society today, Pilate’s question is more often encountered as a statement, and that statement is, “There is no absolute truth.” But whenever someone proclaims, “There is no absolute truth,” they fail to firmly grasp the obvious… Continue reading There is no absolute truth? God begs to differ.